In times of confinement and quarantine, music can serve as a means to travel. Pianist Cyrus von Hochstetter presents a selection of pieces by Scriabin, Debussy, Gershwin and an original composition inspired by travel, nature and cities.
Program:
Scriabin: Sonata no. 2
Debussy: selected Preludes
C. von Hochstetter: Feuillet d'Album for Clarinet and Piano
Gershwin: 3 Preludes
About the musician:
As a pianist, composer, singer, songwriter and educator, Cyrus von Hochstetter has always forged his own creative path, listening to his own inner muse in developing a uniquely personal style. With his extensive training in both classical and jazz, Cyrus has straddled many musical worlds. He has performed in Switzerland, Israel, Hungary, Japan and the US— and with his band Cyrus von H and the Hat Music, playing at Joe’s Pub in NYC among other venues.